Korean J Occup Health Nurs.  2017 Aug;26(3):133-141. 10.5807/kjohn.2017.26.3.133.

The Impact on the Musculoskeletal Symptoms of the Warehouse Employees's Work-related Characteristics and Job Stress

• Lee JH
• Jung HS
• Lee HJ

• KMID: 2393537
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2017.26.3.133

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between work-related characteristics and job stressors and the factors influencing musculoskeletal symptoms of the warehouse employees.
METHODS
The research was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Data were collected from 319 warehouse employees who agreed to participate in the study by using self-report questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, χ2-test, and logistic regression analysis (SPSS 18.0).
RESULTS
The overall prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was 37.6%. The logistic regression analysis revealed a posture that renders fatigue or pain, repetitive work, and a higher total score of job stressors as the risk factors for musculoskeletal symptoms in many body parts.
CONCLUSION
Employers should plan to educate employees who work in warehouses about the correct working posture to prevent musculoskeletal diseases, stop repetitive work, and manage job stressors.

Keyword

Warehouse employees; Musculoskeletal disease; Job stress

MeSH Terms

Fatigue
Human Body
Logistic Models
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Posture
Prevalence
Risk Factors